Published On Jul 21, 2024
BIDEN GIVES UP: “Everyone supports Kamala Harris!” Vice Presidential candidacy looms!
In a surprising turn of events, US President Joe Biden has withdrawn his candidacy for the presidential election in November. This has led to broad support for Vice President Kamala Harris within the Democratic Party. High-ranking politicians such as California Governor Gavin Newsom and former President Bill Clinton spoke out in favor of Harris. Within a few hours, she had collected millions in campaign donations.
Biden declared it was in the “best interests of the party and the country” not to seek re-election and focused on finishing his term. This decision followed weeks of discussions about his fitness for office. Several Democrats, including senators and members of the House of Representatives, had called on Biden to withdraw.
Kamala Harris said she was “honored by the President's support” and confidently declared that she wanted to earn and win the nomination. Support for Harris grew quickly, including from personalities such as Pete Buttigieg and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Actblue reported a record day with $46.7 million in small donations.
Biden's decision could make the 2024 presidential election campaign one of the most exciting in recent history. Trump, who has just survived an assassination attempt and made his candidacy official, must now adapt his campaign strategy.
Here is an assessment from Washington by WELT US correspondent Michael Wüllenweber.
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